Video: Travis Hunter Says Richard Sherman Apologized for Criticizing His WR Potential

Jack MurraySeptember 27, 2024

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Travis Hunter and Richard Sherman are on good terms.

The former All-Pro defensive back drew the ire of the Colorado Buffaloes two-way star when he cast some doubt on Hunter’s ability to be a dynamic receiver at the NFL level.

Despite the friction, Hunter confirmed on the latest episode of the Well Off Media vlog (3:15 mark) that he had spoken with Sherman and that the two had squashed any issues.

“We talked on the phone,” Hunter said. “There’s no negative energy, he was telling me that he watches me a lot….I modeled my game after him when I was younger, he was a lock-down DB.”

Hunter elaborated by saying that both had apologized and that his anger specifically was because he idolized Sherman when he was growing up.

“He told me he apologizes, I sent him an apology,” Hunter said. “I didn’t mean it if I did anything wrong, it just hurt me because I looked up to him. That’s pretty much what it was.”

Sherman played 11 seasons in the NFL, recording 495 tackles and 37 interceptions in 144 games. He was a five-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro and won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.

What’s also notable is that Sherman played on both sides of the ball while at Stanford, so he has a unique perspective on Hunter’s style of play. Sherman spent the first three seasons of his career as a wide receiver but transitioned to defensive back for his final two and was an impact player in the Cardinal’s secondary.

Hunter is playing receiver and cornerback at the same time and has shown immense ability at both positions. In 2024, he’s totaled 37 catches for 472 yards and five touchdowns while adding 14 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble on defense.